FM Cultural Calendar | Starting Saturday, July 12, 2014

The Jumping Frog of Calaveras CountyMark Twain's famous American short story explodes with musical dramatic life in The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County. This children's opera captures the authenticity of the original tale, set during the American Gold Rush.07/12/2014 - 07/26/2014Time: various07/12 - 11:00 am07/19 - 11:00 am07/26 - 11:00 am

The FantasticksThe Fantasticks invites audiences to travel on a journey of love discovered, lost, and then rediscovered, with humor and pathos and memorable melodies. But this new production of the world's longest-running musical, in collaboration with Attack Theatre, integrates movement and dance into the tale in a way you've never imagined.07/12/2014 - 07/26/2014Time: various07/12 - 7:30 pm07/13 - 2:00 pm07/17 - 7:30 pm07/25 - 7:30 pm07/26 - 2:00 pm

Tom Roberts "Harlem Stride" PianoEnjoy a free concert on the lawn at Mellon Park. Food is available on site from The Bagel Factory or bring your own -- you might win the weekly Best Brunch Contest.07/13/2014Time: 10:30 amMellon Park, Fifth & Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map

Masterclass with Marianne CornettiThere's no occasion more revealing than hearing young singers coached by a great artist. In this special masterclass open to the general public, members of Summerfest's Young Artist Program receive an opportunity for personal coaching from Ms. Cornetti.07/15/2014Time: 7:30 pmTwentieth Century Club, 4210 Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map

Side ShowWith music by Henry Krieger and lyrics by Bill Russell, Side Show is moving portrait of two women joined at the hip whose extraordinary bondage brings them fame but denies them love, based on the true story of conjoined twins Violet and Daisy Hilton who became stars during the Depression.07/17/2014 - 07/27/201407/17 - 8:00 pm07/18 - 8:00 pm07/19 - 2:00 pm07/25 - 8:00 pm07/26 - 8:00 pm07/27 - 2:00 pm Carnegie, PA

Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee GeesWith nine Grammys and more than 200 million records sold, this tribute to the music of the legendary Bee Gees by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra features many favorite tunes, like "You Should Be Dancing," "How Deep Is Your Love" and "Stayin' Alive."07/17/2014Time: 7:30 pmHeinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map